New Product for Big Game reels

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:37 pm

Here is a website with a new handle that is offered in sizes to fit many New Big Game reels. It is well made out of excellent materials and will bring a advantage to the big game angler. The new handle is built off a old idea from the the first Fin-Nor and is IGFA approved.

Here's a look at a great new product:

http://orcaonline.org/images/pixel.gif?gone

Post by **Brian F.** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:59 pm

I'm not so sure it was just a Fin-nor idea but here's a look in the rear view mirror: photos from Ed Pritchard's fantastic website Antique & Classic Fishing Reels

Fin-Nor - Miami, Florida
15/0 1st Model, Double Handled, Gold Anodized Aluminum Construction

Kohlhepp & Kimsey - New Jersey
18/0 "The Schauffler Big Game Reel", Black Anodized Alloy Construction

Coxe J.A. - Los Angeles, California / Bronson, Michigan
20/0C, Cradle Style, Front & Rear Drags, Hard Rubber & Alloy Construction

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:08 pm

Great Stuff Brian and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

These old pictures sort of make me wonder why the upper handle did not make its way to more reels. It really makes a big difference when moving the rod from a rod holder to the fighting chair when there is a Mad Marlin ripping line off the reel.

And lets not forget the Ocean City 12/0 which never went into production. Another big question mark for me.

ReelNickels · Post by **ReelNickels** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:14 am

Might be helpful moving the rod into chair or around the cockpit. Otherwise just in way of non cranking hand spooling line onto reel evenly thoughtout fight.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:26 am

Hello Reel Nickels,

Interesting observation, I myself do not fish with tackle this large but I have always fished with convention reels and still do. My left hand is always in front of the reel when retrieving and guiding the line back from that position, not over the reel.

Possibly what you are saying is a reason for the non use of this feature. I can see where it would be in the way if your arm was over the reel guiding line. Most special add on products have pros and cons. Some also take some time getting used to and then become a feature that the pros out weigh the cons.

I have become accustomed to fishing with conventional reels mounted in a cradle and feel that is a superior set up. Yet the cradle feature, that has been around for many years, has never become the standard.

I will ask the maker of this product if he has any feedback about your opinion and get back to this thread with his answer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR--

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:32 pm

Here is the response from the maker of the handle:

Mike,
I have taken that into account and you can get your hand under the handle for the purpose of level winding your line. I don't know what you published but in the description of the product, I address that point specifically.
Happy New Year back at ya...Ed

Dr. Rob · Post by **Dr. Rob** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:38 pm

Roddy Hays was makinng something similllar aaaaaa few yyears ago, buut his handlllle fitted to the rod hannnndle, juust behind the reel seaaaat.

I don'tt know what is wrongg with my keyboard; it iss innnnnnnnnncreddiiiibly aggravattting.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:50 am

Hello Doc,

I have the same trouble with my keyboard but it usually happens after my third Vodka.

Post by **john elder** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:47 am

Reminds me of the old joke about the woman writing the letter to her friend wondering what to do about a husband that always wanted to get intimate

Doc, I'm guessing it's time to clean out that keyboard!